Goliath Charters Summerland
+98Welcome to Goliath Charters, your gateway to the fishing paradise of the Florida Keys. Led by Captain Craig Clopper, an experienced US Navy Veteran and certified captain, our 25ft Seavee boat is equipped to handle nearly any sea conditions.
With a reliable 300 hp 2023 Yamaha engine, our boat is designed to cater to various fishing styles. Captain Craig is skilled in offshore, reef, wreck, and flats fishing, ensuring a diverse range of angling experiences in the abundant waters of the Florida Keys.
From redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the backcountry to cobia, sailfish, tuna, and various snapper and grouper species on the reef Goliath Charters offers a thrilling fishing experience. And if you seek the mighty goliath grouper, Captain Craig has them named and trained to eat on command! With top-of-the-line Shimano gear, you’ll feel the excitement of reeling in your catch.
Forget the hassle of fishing licenses – Captain Craig covers all necessary permits. And after a successful day on the water, he’ll clean your catch, leaving you with a delicious bounty to savor.
Captain Craig’s lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, combined with his expertise and experience, make him the perfect guide for your Lower Keys fishing adventure. Whether exploring the flats, backcountry, reef, or offshore waters of Cudjoe Key, he is dedicated to sharing his backyard with anglers from around the world.
So, prepare for world-class fishing under the Florida sun. With Goliath Charters, you’re in the capable hands of Captain Craig – a US Coast Guard certified captain, Padi-trained divemaster, and aquatics first ai
d instructor. Book your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in the Florida Keys!
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Craig Clopper
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+46Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
91%
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Big Tarpon
Be the first one on the Tarpon on February 13, 2025
We took a 2 hrs fishing trip with Capt Craig He knew exactly where to go and after fast 15 min boat ride we were on a big Tarpon splashing left and right. Both me and my wife had a Great time. Capt Craig was very profesional and very patient with us two newbies. Fish were very powerful and we had a hard time to bring one in. After several tries we landed on 60 lb Tarpon. It was a nice fight. Capt Craig is a USNavy Veteran and we support our troops! Thanks Captain Craig We will take those memories back home to New Jersey with us.
We took a 2 hrs fishing trip with Capt Craig He knew exactly where to go and after fast 15 min boat ride we were on a big Tarpon splashing left and right. Both me and my wife had a Great time. Capt Craig was very profesional and very patient with us two newbies. Fish were very powerful and we had a hard time to bring one in. After several tries we landed on 60 lb Tarpon. It was a nice fight. Capt Craig is a USNavy Veteran and we support our troops! Thanks Captain Craig We will take those memories...
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Goliath Charter
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on February 3, 2025
We had a quick 2 hour trip. Soon as we were anchored lines were in the water and we started catching some bait. We landed 1 Goliath grouper during the trip. A great experience and would book it again.
We had a quick 2 hour trip. Soon as we were anchored lines were in the water and we started catching some bait. We landed 1 Goliath grouper during the trip. A great experience and would book it again.
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July fishing trip
Be the first one on the Tarpon on July 4, 2025
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6 a.m. 2 Hour Trip
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on March 24, 2025
During the 2-hour trip we were able to catch tarpon and a nurse shark. Captain Craig is great.
During the 2-hour trip we were able to catch tarpon and a nurse shark. Captain Craig is great.
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Sandbar Adventure on March 20, 2025
We had a great experience with Craig nice guy and very knowledgeable
We had a great experience with Craig nice guy and very knowledgeable
FAQs about Goliath Charters Summerland
What are the trip rates for Goliath Charters Summerland?
Goliath Charters Summerland offers the following trips to customers:
- US $200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - One hour sunset cruise (1 hour)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bastardized Bonefish bonanza! (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bastardized sightfishing the flats (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Be the first one on the Tarpon (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Be the first one on the Tarpon (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Get on tailing permit at sunrise (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sandbar Adventure (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sunset Shark (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig (2 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Blue marlin offshore (2 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sunrise offshore Mahi-Mahi fishing (2 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sunrise offshore tuna fishing (2 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sunrise sailfish (2 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Marquasas wreck fishing (8 hours)
- US $2,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - guaranteed tarpon all night trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Goliath Charters Summerland?
When you book a trip with Goliath Charters Summerland, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet The boat has a under console toilet for privacy
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Spearfishing Equipment
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Goliath Charters Summerland?
Trips booked with Goliath Charters Summerland include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Fishing License
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Goliath Charters Summerland offer?
Goliath Charters Summerland offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Goliath Charters Summerland offer?
Goliath Charters Summerland offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Bowfishing
- Handline (Handline Giant Goliath Grouper)
- Spearfishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Goliath Charters Summerland?
Top targeted fish species with Goliath Charters Summerland include:
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Permit
- Sailfish
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Tarpon
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Cudjoe Key, Florida, United States
Captain Craig Clopper has been fishing his entire life and has a passion for the outdoors. He always dreamed of fishing the Florida Keys and sharing his passion with others. Now he lives in The Keys and shares the dream with clients from around the globe. If you don’t find him on the flats you may find him in Alaska guiding the rivers of Alaska. Come join him!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Handline
Handline Giant Goliath Grouper
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
The boat has a under console toilet for privacy
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No Alcohol
Too busy catching fish
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
PayPal
What’s biting in Cudjoe Key right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Permit
Sailfish
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)
Wahoo